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B. Changing Lubricant

The lubricant in the cutter deck gearbox should be changed after every 500 hours of operation or yearly, whichever occurs first.

1.Place a suitable container beneath the cutter deck gearbox and locate the gearbox drain plug.

2.Remove the drain plug, drain the lubricant into the container and properly discard it.

3.Re-install the drain plug and add SAE 80W90 lubricant through the check plug hole in the gearbox until it is level with the bottom of the check plug hole. Install the check plug and tighten securely.

7.12 Cooling System

WARNING

To avoid burns, always allow the engine to cool before removing the radiator cap.

A. Checking Coolant Level

The coolant level should be checked before each day of operation.

1.Remove the radiator cap by turning it slowly counterclockwise to the first stop and allow any pressure to be released. Push down on the cap and turn counterclockwise to remove.

2.Visually check the coolant level. The coolant level should be up to the bottom of the filler neck as shown in Figure 7-10. Add a mixture of coolant and soft water as needed.

- NOTE -

Refer to the coolant manufacturer's instructions for the proper coolant mixture ratio.

Fill to Bottom of

Filler Neck

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Figure 7-10. Coolant Level

3.Replace the radiator cap. Push down on the cap and turn clockwise until it stops.

- NOTE -

The cooling system should be flushed and the coolant replaced every 500 hours of operation or annually. See your Scag dealer for proper coolant replacement.

B. Cleaning the Radiator Debris Screen

After each day of operation, remove and clean the radiator debris screen.

Caution

To avoid personal injury, always wear safety glasses when using compressed air.

1.Pull the debris screen up to remove.

2.Clean the debris screen with compressed air or a water hose.

- NOTE -

Check the radiator for excessive debris and clean with compressed air. Never spray a hot engine with water, use only compressed air to remove debris.

3. Re-install the debris screen to the radiator.

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Scag Power Equipment STT-31EFI-SS operating instructions Cooling System, Changing Lubricant, Checking Coolant Level

STT-31EFI-SS specifications

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